Patent exclusions
Posted in Editorial Analysis GS 3 Science and Technology

Patent exclusions

In the patent landscape, including pharmaceutical patents, defining precise boundaries for patent protection is vital for communicating the granted rights of specific inventions to stakeholders. However, complications arise, especially with provisions like those in Section 3 of the Patent Act, necessitating focused clarification.

Kashmir
Posted in Editorial Analysis Constitution | Polity GS 2

Kashmir; Past, Present and the Future

The Supreme Court upheld the Centre’s decision to abrogate Article 370, which granted special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir.

India’s Growing Neighbourhood Dilemmas
Posted in GS 2 Editorial Analysis International relations

India’s Growing Neighbourhood Dilemmas

Present-day India grapples with formidable challenges in its relationships with neighboring countries, further compounded by the emergence of a newfound superpower in its vicinity—an unprecedented situation in its historical trajectory.

Disability
Posted in Editorial Analysis GS 2 Social Justice

India, disability inclusion and the power of ‘by’

With 1.3 billion people worldwide experiencing disabilities, existing systems, designed primarily for those without disabilities, often inadvertently marginalize and exclude individuals with disabilities.

Loss and Damage Fund
Posted in GS 3 Editorial Analysis Environment

Loss and Damage Fund

The commencement of the COP28 climate conference in Dubai saw the official initiation of a fund for loss and damage, aimed at assisting vulnerable nations in managing the consequences of climate change.

All-India Judicial Service
Posted in Editorial Analysis Constitution | Polity GS 2

All-India Judicial Service

On Constitution Day, the President of India proposed the establishment of an All-India Judicial Service with the aim of identifying and developing the talents of exceptional young individuals in the field of judiciary

Supreme Court
Posted in Editorial Analysis Constitution | Polity GS 2

It’s time to revamp the structure of the Supreme Court

As the paramount constitutional court in the nation, the Supreme Court grapples with a multitude of challenges, being burdened with excessive caseloads and encountering various issues. The imperative for an immediate overhaul, both in terms of structure and procedures, is underscored by the pressing demands of the time

Climate-Smart Agriculture
Posted in Editorial Analysis Economic Development GS 3

Need for climate-smart agriculture in India

Due to the effects of climate change, conventional farming methods are experiencing reduced productivity. Farmers are encountering heightened risks due to climate change, leading them to reassess their approaches. Climate-smart agriculture (CSA) emerges as a comprehensive framework offering a viable alternative in this context.

Posted in Editorial Analysis Governance GS 3 Security

A fact check unit that is unconstitutional

Recently, the Government of Tamil Nadu issued an order to establish a Fact Check Unit with the aim of verifying the authenticity of information pertaining to the government across various media platforms.

Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis Governance GS 2

Steering road safety in India back onto the right lane

Annually, an alarming number of 300,000 individuals are believed to lose their lives in road accidents in India. Addressing this issue requires a comprehensive, multi-dimensional approach.

Posted in Editorial Analysis Constitution | Polity Governance GS 2

Search and seizure

he Supreme Court has instructed the Union government to establish guidelines aimed at safeguarding the interests of media professionals in relation to the confiscation of their digital devices.

Proportional Representation in India
Posted in Editorial Analysis Constitution | Polity GS 2

Enhancing Representation, for a Just Electoral System

With the upcoming general election to the parliament looming large, conversations surrounding the delimitation exercise and the disparities in representation among states in the houses of parliament are gaining prominence.